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Mod. PDC 6.4

INGESCO PDC
LIGHTNING ROD
with ESE

D1
H

INGESCO PDC Lightning rod

with ESE (Early Streamer Emission)
system, standardized according
norms UNE 21.186:2011,
NFC 17.102:2011 and
NP4426:2013.

M1

60
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Mod. PDC 6.4

operation
The specific function of INGESCO PDC lightning rod is producing an upward stream of ionized particles pointed to clouds
that will channel the eventual electrical discharge from its origin.
There is a different potential between the discharger (that has the same potential than the air around it) and both the air
terminal tip and the deflection ensemble (they have the same potential than earth). This difference increases as atmospheric
potential becomes higher because of the imminent lightning stroke.
Knowing the value of this difference t allows us to relate time and velocity of electrical discharge spread and, consequently,
to calculate the lightning impact distance and the protection radium that offers each lightning rod model (see table below).
The knowledge of this value allows finally to select the most appropriate lightning rod model taking into account the characteristics of the structure we want to protect and the level of protection needed according the norms UNE 21.186:2011,
NFC 17.102:2011 and NP4426:2013.

protection levels

technical features

Model

PDC 3.1 PDC 3.3 PDC 4.3 PDC 5.3 PDC 6.3 PDC 6.4

Ref.

101000 101001 101003 101005 101008 101009

15 s

25 s

34 s

43 s

54 s

60 s

LEVEL I

35 m

45 m

54 m

63 m

74 m

80 m

LEVEL II

43 m

54 m

63 m

72 m

83 m

89 m

LEVEL III

54 m

65 m

74 m

84 m

95 m

102 m

LEVEL IV

63 m

75 m

85 m

95 m

106 m

113 m

Protection radii calculated according to: Norm UNE 21.186:2011 &

NFC17.102:2011 (These radii of protection have been calculated according
to a height difference of 20 m between the tip of the lightnin grod and the
considered horizontal plane).

Mod.

Ref.

Mat.

H
(mm)

D1
(mm)

M1

PDC 3.1 101000 Inox

387

16

M 20

95

2350

PDC 3.3 101001 Inox

598

16

M 20

156

3200

PDC 4.3 101003 Inox

598

16

M 20

156

3400

PDC 5.3 101005 Inox

598

16

M 20

156

3600

PDC 6.3 101008 Inox

598

16

M 20

156

3800

PDC 6.4 101009 Inox

598

16

M 20

186

4150

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characteristics & benefits

100% of efficacy in discharge capture.

High level of protection.
Electric continuity guaranteed. The device doesn't offer any resistance to discharge conduction.
Lightning rod without electrical components. Maxim durability guaranteed.
INGESCO PDC preserves its initial properties after each discharge.
Because it contains non electronic elements, there are no replaceable parts.
It doesn't need external power supply.
Operation guaranteed in any atmospheric condition.
Mantenance free

technical specifications
The capture terminal of INGESCO PDC fits the following technical specifications:
It has a double ESE (Early Streamer Emission) system:
An early streamer device that produces the upward emission.
An electro atmospheric condenser.
An atmospheric accelerator.
An insulation system certified by the General Testing & Research Laboratory of the Generalitat of Catalunya (LGAI).
An external structure made from stainless steel AISI 316L.
Early Streamer Emission system made from stainless steel AISI 316L and polyamide PA66. Its effective operation in any
atmospheric condition and environment is thus guaranteed.

installation
The capture terminal of INGESCO PDC should follow the prescriptions of the norms NFC 17.102:2011 (or Norm UNE
21.186:2011) and EN 62.305:2011, and should take into account the following:
The tip of the lightning rod should be situated, at least two meters above the highest building to be protected.
For its installation on a mast, the corresponding head-mast adapter is needed for the lightning rod.
The cabling on the roofs should be screened protected against surges and connect to ground the metallic structures
present within the safety zone.
The lightning rod should be connected to a grounding point by way of one or various conducting cables which will go
down, whenever possible, the exterior of the construction with the shortest and straight possible trajectory.
The earth termination systems, whose resistance should be the lowest possible (less than 10 ohms), should guarantee
the most rapid possible dispersion of the lightning current discharge.

norms | tests | certificates

INGESCO PDC, fulfils the requirements contained in norms:
UNE 21.186:2011
EN 62.305
NFC 17-102:2011

IEC 62561/1

NP4426:2013

In addition to all the specifications outlined for this type of components in the High Voltage Regulation by the Spanish Ministry
of Industry and Energy. Industrial registration num. 150.032 (Spanish Ministry of Industry and Energy). Manufactured from 1984,
it is the first lightning rod provided with a non electronical ESE system that fulfils the requirements contained in the norms
UNE 21.186:2011, NFC 17.102:2011 and NP4426:2013.

INGESCO PDC Lightning rods have successfully passed the following certification tests and trials:

Supported current test in the BET, Blitzschutz & EMV Technologiezentrum (Menden, RFA) Laboratory and in the
ISKRA ZASCITE Laboratory - Surge Voltage Protection Systems, Engineering and Cooperation.
Evaluation test of the upward leader initiation time emitted by the lightning rods with ESE system
(annex C NFC17.102:2011), at the LABELEC High Voltage Laboratory.
Test of insulation resistance, at the General Testing & Research Laboratory (LGAI) of the Generalitat of Catalunya.
Certificate of fulfillment of the particular regulation of brand AENOR, issued by LABELEC High Voltage Laboratory.
Certificate of supported current, issued by LABELEC High Voltage Laboratory.
Certificate of insulation in rainy conditions, issued by LABELEC High Voltage Laboratory.
Product certificate issued by the Bureau Veritas Certification entity.

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INGESCO PDC
LIGHTNING ROD
with ESE
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